At a Glance
Median Income
$45,357
$12,949 per capita
Home Value
$169,100
Zillow: $197,384
Median Rent
$807/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.9% smoking rate
How Alfred Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alfred's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alfred a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alfred residents earn a median household income of $45,357 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,949. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alfred is $169,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,384. Median rent is $807/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
69.1% of adults in Alfred hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(105% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alfred has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,632
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density3,892/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,357
Per Capita$12,949
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,100
Rent$807
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$197,384
Housing Units619
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,757 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+47.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Alfred was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.